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11 October 2023

New chapter for careers service in Moray

Residents in Moray will soon benefit from changes to the careers service.

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26 September 2023

SkillsScotland comes to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow

SDS will join employers, training providers and education at SkillsScotland this November.

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13 September 2023

What influences young people’s future plans?

Good pay is the most important factor for young people in their future job or career, according to new research.

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28 August 2023

New chapter for career service in Glenrothes and Levenmouth

New chapter for career service in Glenrothes and Levenmouth

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01 August 2023

Taic ga thabhach do chòrr air 144,000 sgoilear ann an Alba le an toraidhean, ann an 2023

Tha sgoilearan na h-Alba gu bhith a’ faotainn toraidhean nan deuchainnean Àrd-Ìre, Nàiseanta agus Sàr Àrd-Ìre air 8mh Lùnastal 2023.

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26 July 2023

More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results

Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.

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10 July 2023

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

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10 July 2023

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

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04 July 2023

Results Helpline 2023 - help us spread the word!

Almost 145,000 school pupils and students across Scotland will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 8 August 2023

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28 June 2023

Scottish Government post-school education and skills reform

The actions are part of the initial priorities set out in the publication of Purpose and Principles for Post-School Education and Skills.